Definitions

royal

[roi-uhl] / ˈrɔɪ əl /

ADJECTIVE

monarchical, grand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aristocratic dignified illustrious imperial magnificent noble stately

STRONG

august elevated high ruling sovereign superior worthy

WEAK

authoritative baronial commanding eminent grandiose highborn honorable imposing impressive kingly lofty majestic queenly regal regnant reigning renowned resplendent splendid superb supreme

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignoble lowly poor undignified

STRONG

dishonorable inferior minor submissive

WEAK

common

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The Royal Family were informed and said to be "delighted with the wonderful news of their engagement," according to the couple's statement.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Royal Mail said it checks its delivery offices and sorting machines daily and it was likely the magazine had been somehow put back into the postal system by someone, rather than lost.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

They were soon spotted hand-in-hand at various social events, and most recently attended Royal Ascot in June as guests of King Charles and Queen Camilla.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The organising team of the Royal Cornwall Show have been approached for comment.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Evidence-Indices had been the business of lawyers and theologians; in 1660 it became the business of the Royal Society.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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